John Beam Email & Phone Number

Naperville, Il, Us

KeHE Distributers, Allentown PA: Tri-Temp all natural grocery distribution center servicing the North East.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

General Manager II(2012 – 2017)Achieved initiatives in a $25M operation by leading 300+ employees in streamlining daily stock and freight operations with strong internal controls in place to minimize discrepancies for the 700K-square-foot distribution center and 200K off-site facility. My responsibility includes oversight of all Variable Line PO’s for facility, Assistant GM reviews, and senior leadership meetings. ⇨ Uphold efficiency to manage heavy freight flow by outlining roadmaps to achieve initiatives and monitoring deviations from targets to proactively realign with changing seasons and forecasts. ⇨ Revamp operations by orchestrating timely unloading of daily deliveries, efficient front end operation, resolution of customer complaints, asset protection management, and all areas of human resource objectives.⇨ Mitigate risk exposure by standardizing the implementation of procedures and controls with staff accountability to ensure the highest level of safety for all associates in the facility.⇨ Accomplish yearly P&L goals by managing the budget of $25M and adjusting for volume variances to planned monthly forecasted throughput.⇨ Stretch resources by negotiating contracts with third-party vendors on variable line expenses, resulting in driving the center to the number one distribution center status within the supply chain network.⇨ Position the facility to maintain the rank as the low cost PMAX DC winner, eight-year track record.

Assistant General Manager (2011 – 2012)Helped the GM in controlling the 700K-square-foot distribution center by providing technical and logistical support for all facility management and support functions. Headed manager evaluations, vacation scheduling, and daily leadership meetings to ensure efficient workflow.⇨ Improved operations by assessing results and recommending supply chain procedures and changes to maintain the centers unique competitive edge.⇨ Minimized costs by successfully negotiating a new contract for an off-site storage facility.⇨ Safeguarded employees and the organization, integrating all fiscal safety and health plans accordingly.⇨ Steered key parts of facility business improvement projects with ROI’s through effective management of the scope of deliverables within timelines and budgets.

Inbound Operations Manager (2006 – 2011)Accomplished the company inbound seven-hour cycle time expectation while managing all inbound functions within the 700K-square-foot distribution center. Controlled the labor and supply four wall budget of $18M.⇨ Slashed inbound cycle time from an average of 12 hours to 5.20 hours within six months and cut inbound cycle time from 5.20 hours’ average to 4.20 hours within one year.⇨ Increased inventory availability by installing SAP Yard Management while also boosting efficiency by integrating a UCC128 receipt process.⇨ Supervised a staff of 70 employees, which included all human resource related functions of screening, hiring, training, and developing employees to create vision and loyalty⇨ Reduced expenses by negotiating alternative off-site storage facility and strategically managing key parts of improvement projects to ensure costs stayed within budget.

Inventory Quality Control Manager (1999 – 2006)I maintained inventory integrity of an average monthly inventory balance of $70M within the 700K-square-foot distribution center using the SAP warehouse management system.⇨ Instituted a Stray merchandise processing program to support an increased facility fill rate improvement from 99.3% to 99.7% yearly average.⇨ Redesigned the inventory process, resulting in successfully resolving inventory issues with inbound receipts and outbound shipments.⇨ Executed physical inventories assessments for PA, AL, and LV distribution centers using designed Cycle Count program with 100% facility coverage to eliminate physical inventories.